Leadership in Local Government: Factors Affecting the Appointment of CEOs
Leadership in Local Government: Factors Affecting the Appointment of CEOs
11 April 2014
This report considers the qualities, experiences and attributes West Australian councils seek from prospective CEOs, and the formal and informal policies and processes councils use to identify and recruit suitable candidates. The research draws on interviews with CEOs and Mayors/Shire Presidents across Western Australia.
Research partners were the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University with support from the Western Australian Local Government Association and Local Government Managers Australia (WA).
